GameStop shareholders recently passed a proposal allowing the company to issue new shares to finance strategic transactions, including the acquisition of eBay. Despite prior skepticism from analysts about the logic and financial feasibility of the acquisition, GameStop's management is advancing its strategic expansion plan through this move.
Starting July 1, the EU has officially canceled the duty-free policy for small import parcels valued under 150 Euros. As a transitional measure, a fixed duty of 3 Euros per item will be imposed on goods imported under the IOSS framework. This aims to eliminate competitive disadvantages for EU sellers against non-EU sellers and combat undervaluation practices.
Walmart announced plans to acquire streaming TV (CTV) advertising platform Vibe.co for $1.4 billion. This move aims to further strengthen Walmart's retail media business by integrating Vibe.co's self-serve advertising technology to enhance cross-channel ad placements, targeted marketing, and closed-loop measurement capabilities.
TikTok Shop has added an 'Appeals' section to its product safety and compliance policy, aimed at providing sellers with clearer guidance on compliance enforcement appeals. The new regulation outlines how sellers should submit appeals and the required materials when their products are removed or penalized for safety issues, helping sellers respond to compliance risks more effectively.
Vietnam's revised E-commerce Law took effect on July 1, aiming to regulate the digital marketplace by strengthening platform responsibilities. The new law mandates e-commerce platforms to strictly verify seller identities, disclose transaction information, and enhance control over counterfeit and substandard products, to improve market transparency and protect consumer rights.
TikTok Shop's book category in the UK has performed strongly, achieving a 250% year-on-year growth over the past year. The deep integration of the #BookTok community with live-stream selling has become a core engine driving the category's sales.
TikTok Shop has formed a strategic partnership with the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) to integrate NAPAS's digital payment platform, supporting Vietnamese users to make payments using cards and accounts from 44 banks, further optimizing the localized shopping experience.
Amazon plans to invest $48 million to build a nearly 250,000 square foot logistics sorting center in Georgetown, Texas, aiming to enhance delivery speed and storage capacity in the region.
Maersk's latest report shows that the North American supply chain is experiencing an 'early and compressed' peak season, with June imports surging 14.3% year-on-year, mainly due to retailers restocking inventory to avoid tariff risks.
Amazon recently conducted a small round of layoffs in Washington State, affecting 57 technical and management positions, mainly focused on software engineering, product management, and creative marketing, reflecting the company's resource optimization in specific business lines.
Google has released a suite of AI-driven shopping tools aimed at leveraging the rapid growth of video e-commerce in Southeast Asia. Through the "Commerce Media Suite," brands can directly guide high-intent users from YouTube ads to e-commerce checkout pages, shortening the conversion path.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation and the Ministry of Commerce have released a draft amendment to the E-commerce Law, focusing on expanding regulatory scope, clarifying platform responsibilities, and increasing countermeasures. The revision aims to regulate emerging business formats such as live commerce and short videos while protecting the legitimate rights and interests of domestic enterprises in cross-border e-commerce.
TikTok Shop has performed strongly in the UK book market, using live streaming and community interaction to help publishers achieve 250% sales growth. The platform has become a crucial channel for book discovery and sales, demonstrating the huge potential of content-driven e-commerce in niche sectors.
The U.S. Department of Commerce reports that the trade deficit in goods and services widened from $54.6 billion in April to $77.6 billion in May 2026. A decline in exports along with an increase in imports contributed to this widening deficit, reflecting fluctuations in the current U.S. trade landscape.
Newegg has officially launched a conversational AI shopping feature aimed at simplifying the shopping process through natural language interactions. Users can engage directly with the AI assistant for product inquiries and orders, enhancing the shopping experience for tech products.
The global cross-border e-commerce logistics market is expected to reach $218.68 billion in 2026, maintaining a compound annual growth rate of approximately 24.78%. AI automation, the proliferation of digital payments, and increased smartphone penetration in emerging markets are the main drivers of rapid growth in this sector.
Amazon's 2025 Sustainability Report indicates that the company's greenhouse gas emissions increased by 16% due to the expansion of AI data centers, with electricity consumption surging by 34%. Nevertheless, Amazon reaffirmed its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040.
The eBay Foundation has appointed Priya Suri as a new board member. Suri's extensive background in human resources and talent strategy will assist the eBay Foundation in further advancing its community impact programs, reflecting the company's continued commitment to corporate social responsibility.
Starting July 1, 2026, the EU will cancel the tax exemption for low-value packages valued under €150, instead imposing a fixed tariff of €3 per package. This move aims to balance the competitive environment between domestic and cross-border sellers, affecting nearly all cross-border e-commerce small package businesses, requiring sellers to recalculate costs and adjust pricing strategies.
Amazon Global Selling has launched the 'Latin America Fast Track Program' aimed at helping 3,000 Chinese brands penetrate the Brazilian and Mexican markets by 2026. The platform will offer one-stop support, including tax compliance, registration subsidies, and logistics fee reductions, to lower the barriers for Chinese sellers entering the Latin American market.